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Metal-free Zirconia Dental Implants

1.- Biocompatibility & optimal Osseointegration:

CeraRoot implants are made from zirconia—a biocompatible, ceramic material that fosters complete assimilation into jaw bone.

A recent microscopic study performed at the University of Minnesota confirmed optimal osseointegration of CeraRoot implants without any signs of inflammation or foreign body rejection. Other scientists have also reported that zirconia is an ideal material for dental implants.

Image: Histology study performed by the University of Minnesota.

2.- Allergies & Sensitivities:

CeraRoot zirconia implants are hypoallergenic, which is not the case with metal implants. Surprisingly, many cases of titanium implant sensitivity show up years after surgery when itchiness and inflammation develop around implant sites. It’s a perfect setup for bone loss and the potential failure of an implant.

Today, there’s a growing number of people who have allergies, skin sensitivities and compromised immune systems; therefore implantation of metal devices should be seriously scrutinized beforehand, especially since the removal of a titanium implant from jaw bone is not a simple procedure.

Before selecting an implant system, consider MELISA testing. It’s an innovative diagnostic tool used to identify metal allergies and sensitivities.

The MELISA test is very useful for the diagnosis of allergies and sensitivities. www.melisa.org

3.- Esthetics:

The inherent problem that frequently arises with titanium implants is an aesthetic one. Patients with thin, translucent gums or those who are prone to gum recession (as are many aging people) may end up with the gray gums or titanium showing around the margin of the crown. Since zirconia is non-metallic and white, it is much more natural looking than titanium. It’s a perfect base color that closely mimics what nature created in the first place.

A metal aura is visible around the gum line of the two upper front teeth with metal/ceramic crowns. In addition to aesthetic issues, the teeth were deemed endodontic failures. The surgical treatment plan included two tooth extractions and the immediate placement of CeraRoot implants. After healing, all-ceramic crowns were cemented onto the implants, and the final result is a beautiful, natural smile.

4.- Corrosion resistant:

Zirconia is biocompatible material that is resistant to chemical corrosion, nor will it conduct electricity or heat. As a bioinert material, it will never trigger chemical reactions, migrate to other sites in the body or interfere with the maintenance of optimal oral health.

Titanium is another story. It’s been scientifically proven that a titanium implant will corrode in the wet environment of a mouth, especially if there is more than one metal in the vicinity (such as amalgam fillings, alloy metal crowns, bridges or gold onlays / inlays) to trigger reactions. Metal corrosion is even more active in the presence of fluoride that is free flowing in some water supplies, toothpastes and mouthwashes. It literally attacks the surface of the titanium implants. Many scientific articles have cited that titanium will not only migrate from the implant site into surrounding tissues but even into nearby lymph nodes. Read more about the corrosion of metal (titanium) implants that occurs in the human body.

5.- Non-conductivity of zirconia:

The fact that zirconia does not conduct an electrical charge is a big benefit. Bacterial growth on the surface of a zirconia implant is far less likely to adhere due to its non-conductivity, thus creating an oral environment that promotes much healthier gums.

6.- Holistic-friendly:

CeraRoot implants do not interfere with the movement of energy though the body’s meridians. And since zirconia implants are bioinert, they’re a perfect tooth replacement solution for patients who adhere to holistic health principles.,,

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7.- Strength:

The long-term success of CeraRoot implants is one of the most important features of this innovative system. Designed to withstand tremendous masticatory forces, CeraRoot zirconia implants mimic the best of nature with a variety of tooth-like contours and bioinert composition. Zirconia is well known for its durability and inflexibility under pressure…an excellent combination of traits for dental devices.

Image: CeraRoot 16 is indicated to replace molar teeth. The diameter is very similar to a natural tooth.

8.- One-piece design:

Traditional titanium implant systems consist of two metal components (the implant that’s lodged into the jaw and the abutment that sits above the gumline) joined together with a fixation screw. Micro-movement can occur where these pieces meet when under the extreme pressure of chewing, thus creating warm, moist places where anaerobic bacteria have an opportunity to colonize. It’s a perfect setup for an unfortunate cascade of events to follow: the bacteria release toxins, inducing inflammation around the implant, which can eventually lead to bone loss and the possibility of implant failure.

Over the past decades, more ceramic components have been incorporated into dentistry due to their clinically proven strength and aesthetic benefits. Not only is there a trend to include all-ceramic crowns and implant abutments in treatment plans, but the implant itself is now available in a one-piece design made from biocompatible zirconia. CeraRoot implants set the stage for the ultimate in optimal function, superior health and natural beauty.

Image: Evolution of dental implants

9.- One-stage surgery:

CeraRoot implants are designed for the immediate placement after tooth extractions. This one-stage surgical approach minimizes implantation time and maximizes comfort. Moreover, a less invasive surgery (one without incisions or suturing) may be possible when there’s no infection and sufficient bone is present at the implant site.

10.- Comfort:

Overall, CeraRoot implant patients experience a shorter implant process, along with the potential for a significant increase in comfort and function afterward due to biocompatibility and the strength of zirconia. With CeraRoot, the odds are in favor of long-term success.

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Hello- I, like J. Kristen Scott (July 2017 post) have experienced aseptic loss of 4 lower molar (nos. 19, 20, 30 and 31) titanium implants over a period of one year starting in 2018. The (#20) first was placed with no bone graft in 2006 and the other three (nos. 19, 30 and 31) between 2011 and 2017 using allografts. I am not diabetic, don’t smoke or drink and have normal bone density. The loss of the implants was painless; no signs of infection. Even if the Melisa test for metal allergies were negative it would make no sense to use titanium implants again. Multiple oral organisms including Spirochetes! have been implicated in breakdown of osseointegration around dental implants and recently one oral organism (Porphyromonas gingivalis) has been implicated as a potential cause of Alzheimer’s disease!
For those few of us ( the 1 or 2%) that have experienced aseptic loss of titanium implants (for whatever reason) a trial of at least a single Zirconia implant remains one of our only viable alternatives; if osseointegration goes well and things remain solid, I would proceed to replace the remainder of my lost titanium implants.

Hello,
That is very sound reasoning. I had a lower root canal pre-molar extracted in 2017 because of concern that pathogens harbored by the dead tooth might compromise my body’s ability to fight a chronic auto-immune condition. In 2018 I had the loss of a titanium root implant pulled by the dentist before it could receive a zirconia crown because of infection present. So disappointing after having undergone the most painful post-surgical recovery from its placement to undergo more pain from its removal. I have a high allergic profile and a strong allergy to nickel, an alloy present in titanium implants. My sister recently had a zirconia knee replacement because of her allergies (her daughter inherited our mother’s allergy to gold: our mother’s wedding bands were of “white gold” AKA platinum. Regardless of why my implant failed, I prefer a ceraroot implant to reduce the chance of undergoing another painful rejection!